Design Engineer

Job Description – Design & Development Engineer | Upholstery

Company: Wakefit Innovations Limited

Function: Design & Engineering – Furniture

Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 6+ Years

Role: Design & Development Engineer Role

Role Summary

We are looking for a Design & Development Engineer with strong upholstery experience to join our Furniture Design & Engineering team in Hosur.

The role will focus on developing upholstered furniture products from concept to production, combining design thinking, engineering fundamentals and hands-on knowledge of upholstery construction, materials and manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate should understand how upholstered furniture is designed, engineered, prototyped and mass-manufactured, while working closely with manufacturing, sourcing, quality and other cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Develop upholstered furniture products from concept to production.
• Create and refine product designs considering functionality, comfort, aesthetics, durability and manufacturability.
• Develop 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Translate design concepts into production-ready engineering solutions.

Upholstery Engineering

• Strong understanding of upholstery construction, foam, fabric/leather, webbing, stitching, frames and cushioning systems.
• Develop upholstery specifications, construction details and manufacturing methods.
• Work on sofas, chairs, beds and other upholstered furniture.
• Optimize designs for comfort, durability, material utilization and ease of manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot design and production issues related to upholstery construction.

Prototyping & Production

• Work closely with prototype teams to develop and validate new products.
• Conduct design reviews and incorporate feedback from prototypes and production trials.
• Support DFM/DFA and ensure designs are suitable for scalable manufacturing.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement and standardization.

Engineering Documentation

• Prepare detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Develop BOMs, material specifications and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and sourcing teams for material and component requirements.
• Maintain design documentation and product specifications.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Furniture Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, SCM and Operations teams.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on components, materials and processes.
• Support new product launches and ensure smooth transition from development to production.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in Furniture Design & Development / Upholstered Furniture / Product Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience in upholstery product development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks; AutoCAD knowledge is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of foam, fabric, leather, stitching, webbing, wooden/metal frames and upholstery construction.
• Experience in prototyping, DFM, product development and mass manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of furniture manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate concepts into production-ready designs.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates from upholstered furniture, sofas, recliners, beds, seating, furniture manufacturing or related product-development environments would be preferred.

Why Join Us

Be part of Wakefit's Furniture Design & Engineering team and contribute to building a technology-driven, highly scalable furniture manufacturing ecosystem—where design, engineering and manufacturing come together to create products for millions of homes.

Location: Hosur | Design & Engineering – Furniture